Teaching Assistant Level 3

Central England Academy Trust provides excellent education to learners in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas. We have four schools: Oak Wood Primary School, Oak Wood Secondary School, Higham Lane School and Jade School at Brooklands Hospital, Marston Green, Birmingham. Together, we offer a comprehensive education to students aged 4 to 19 in both mainstream and SEND settings. We are a diverse Trust that celebrates individual learning needs, including profound, severe, and complex learning needs.

This Teaching Assistant Level 3 vacancy is at Jade School. Jade School, at Brooklands Hospital, offers a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the needs of young people during their hospital stay. The curriculum is designed to support academic, social, emotional, and mental health development, using trauma-informed and empathetic approaches. ​ The School is staffed by qualified teaching staff, with support from Health Care Assistants. ​ Facilities include classrooms, a sensory room, and outdoor teaching spaces. ​ The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects and is delivered through engaging, flexible, and personalised learning plans. ​ Assessment is ongoing, with regular reviews to set appropriate targets. ​ The school also emphasises vocational learning and parental/carer engagement, ensuring a holistic and supportive educational environment.

Jade School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant who will plan and lead learning opportunities for our pupils. The candidate will have substantial SEND experience. As a growing Academy Trust, we are committed to developing our workforce and encourage all members of staff to participate in a range of professional development opportunities. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo core training, deputise in the absence of the class teacher, attend CPD sessions on a Wednesday at Oak Wood Secondary School and INSET days.

Our offer to you

 At Central England Academy Trust, our members of staff are our most precious resource. Our offer to staff includes:

 • A competitive remuneration package;

• A generous defined benefit pension scheme;

• Excellent continuous professional development;

• Bespoke training and support from the Trust team to meet your needs;

• Employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on every day and lifestyle essentials;

• Free, onsite parking;

• Subsidised eye care for extended users of VDU;

• Gym memberships scheme;

• Cycle to work scheme.

• We provide a supportive Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.

 Please see the job description for details of the full requirements for the role.

Candidates will be required to complete an application form and to submit a letter of application (maximum of 2 sides of A4) which includes:

1. An outline of your skills and knowledge in relation to the areas outlined in the job description

2. How you will utilise your skills and experience to enhance our pupils’ education.

If you would like to informally discuss this role please make an appointment through Amy Pearson: apearson@centralengland.co.uk 

The deadline for application submission is 0900 on Thursday 23rd January 2025.The candidates who are shortlisted will be interviewed on Friday 24th January 2024.

Applications are to be sent to Julie Walters at Oak Wood Secondary School Office, Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4QH Tel 024 76740901 or via email: Recruitment@oakwoodschools.co.uk 

Central England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced criminal record check (DBS) including a barred list check. Online checks will be undertaken as detailed in KCSIE.